Table Of Contents
- Ciaccolab
- Gelato Fatto Con Amore
- Avgvsto Premiata Gelateria
- Oslo Made In Heaven
- Infante House
- Chocolat Milan
- DASSIE Gelato
- The Maximum of Ice Cream
- La romana ice cream shop
- Gelato Giusto
- Venchi Chocolate and Ice Cream since 1878
- La Gelateria della Musica
- VERO - Gelateria Cremeria
- Artico
- Mancuso
- Terra Gelato
- Out of the box
- CREMA Alta Gelateria
- GnomoGelato
- Cortinovis Sweets and Ice Cream
- Gelateria Umberto 1934 Milan
With the arrival of good weather, the desire to eat good ice cream increases, and Milan has plenty of ice cream parlors. Want something sweet? Ice cream is always a great choice.
Let’s discover some places in the city that you should definitely try. Ready, set, go!
Ciaccolab
A stone’s throw from Milan Cathedral, we meet “Ciacco, gelato senz’altro.” Three Gambero Rosso 2022 cones. For those who like to eat healthy, this is the right place. But also for those who want to try special flavors. This ice cream shop makes additive-free homemade ice cream with local ingredients. Owner Stefano, who has a degree in Food Science from the University of Parma, is called the “Ice Cream Maker-Scientist” precisely because of his creativity and passion for ice cream. Ciacco is open year-round and offers artisanal products, such as homemade zabaglione cream, pistachio ice cream with Bronte DOP pistachios and tiramisu flavor.
Where: 13 Spadari Street.
Gelato Fatto Con Amore
In Milan’s chic Corso, near Casa Rossi, is Il Gelato Fatto con Amore. We call it the kingdom for chocolate and fruit lovers. The flavors are very intense and the flavor of the fruit emerges. We recommend trying the extra golden chocolate ice cream and the black fig ice cream. The staff is very friendly and uses only seasonal products for healthy homemade ice cream.
Where: Corso Magenta, 30.
Avgvsto Premiata Gelateria
In the Sant’Agostino area is this place to find great ice cream. Award-winning Gelateria satisfies even the most difficult palates and it’s hard not to fall in love with it. Artisan ice cream shop with bar. They offer fresh, high-quality products to ensure excellence in taste and flavor. We recommend a little stroll!
Where: 54 Coni Zugna Ave.
Oslo Made In Heaven
In the heart of Milan, Oslo Made In Heaven is a pastry shop with a truly original concept, offering an experience that goes beyond just ice cream. Founded by Lebanese sisters Yasmine and Julie Audi, here you can find exotic flavors, such as white orchid (Sahlab) and rose ice cream, that will transport you on a sensory journey to Beirut. The interior, designed by Benoît Dupuis, evokes the lightness of an angel cake with its cream and gold tiled floor. Here, ice cream is truly “made in heaven,” with flavors that defy the imagination and a quality that will leave you speechless.
Where: Via Filippo Corridoni, 1.
Infante House
Neapolitan ice cream and dessert artisans make palates fall in love. Casa Infante is a story of family tradition that has been going on for 3 generations (since 1940). The ice cream shop is inspired by Neapolitan gastronomy, offering tasty and flavorful combinations: baba, pastiera and roccocò ice cream, figs and rum, almond and honey, salt caramel, and many others. Spreadable creams for use in ice cream are also excellent. But not only that, also doves, Easter eggs and many other products.
Chocolat Milan
Chocolat Milano is heaven for chocolate lovers. Born in 2002, this brand has revolutionized the Milanese ice cream scene with its timeless interpretation of the art of gelato making. Their Cremino is legendary: an irresistible mix of Nutella and white chocolate that you won’t find anywhere else. With generous portions and a wide range of chocolate flavors, Chocolat Milano offers a unique tasting experience. The smooth, creamy texture of their ice cream is the result of an artisanal passion that is renewed daily.
Where: 9 Giovanni Boccaccio Street.
DASSIE Gelato
DASSIE Gelato represents the essence of true Italian artisan gelato, with a contemporary twist. Their recipes, based on tradition, use high-quality ingredients such as whole milk, fresh eggs and local organic fruits. What makes DASSIE unique is its constant quest for innovation, experimenting with alternative ingredients such as grape sugar and aloe vera. Each month, you can taste the “ice cream of the month,” a special creation that challenges the boundaries of traditional taste.
Where: Via Tivoli, 2.
The Maximum of Ice Cream
Il Massimo del Gelato, founded in 2001 by Massimo Travani, is an institution in Milan’s ice cream scene. Here, the quality of ingredients is the real star. Specializing in chocolate ice cream, with as many as 10 variations available, Il Massimo del Gelato also offers a selection of fresh fruit sorbets that follow the rhythm of the seasons. Their attention to detail also extends to pure fresh fruit granitas and cold pastries. Each flavor is an explosion of authentic flavors, created with passion and craftsmanship.
Where: 18 Via Lodovico Castelvetro.
La romana ice cream shop
An ice cream parlor that traces its roots back to 1947. Since that day it has never stopped growing to become a chain present all over the world, from Milan to Rome, Lisbon, Madrid, Vienna, Dubai. Romana has some very special flavors, made in the traditional way, good and genuine. Bacio di dama with toasted almonds is a daydream!
Where: Viale Col di Lana, 2.
Gelato Giusto
An artisan and vegan ice cream shop where you can find special flavors: Roasted Chicory Root; Sage and Lemon; Peanut, Caramel and Chocolate; White Cream; Chicory and many others.
Where: 17 S. Gregorio Street. Lazzaretto area.
Venchi Chocolate and Ice Cream since 1878
Venchi is an elegant gelateria where you can enjoy the chocolate ice cream produced by the brand. Natural local ingredients are used, such as IGP Piedmont hazelnuts, Bronte green pistachios and fresh milk. The flavors reflect the Italian gelato tradition: cremino, gianduiotto, pistachio, and cuor di cacao. Tasty and good is heaven for all sweet tooths.
Where: Piazza Gau Aulenti, Via Giuseppe Mengoni, 1, Via Dante, 5, Via Giovanni Boccaccio, 2, Piazza Tre Torri, Corso Buenos Aires, 14, Central Station.
La Gelateria della Musica
La Gelateria della Musica is located on the Naviglio Grande. Known for the originality of the flavors, here you can indulge in the many combinations offered. Shall we mention a few? Sure: white chocolate with pistachio and raspberry-covered cereal, pink grapefruit with poppy seeds and ginger cubes, lemon-scented basil. There are also many lactose-free flavors.
Where: Via Lodovico Il Moro, 3.
VERO – Gelateria Cremeria
The flagship of Vero, an ice cream shop located on Corso Garibaldi, is “EVA,” a sophisticated combination of fresh ricotta, Modica chocolate, pistachio granola and orange zest. Their commitment to using only products free of artificial flavors and dyes also extends to their pastries, made entirely in their workshops. The ability to customize creations and the range of seasonal flavors make Vero a must for ice cream lovers in Milan.
Where: Corso Garibaldi, 60.
Artico
Gelateria awarded 3 cones by Gambero Rosso, has been passionately committed to offering the best of its products for over 30 years. 3 stores, Isola, Duomo area and Città Studi, for 3 locations where you can go and enjoy real artisanal ice cream, genuine, good and fresh with no dyes, hydrogenated fats or synthetic flavors. For a mouth-watering moment, Artico is the best! Incidentally, it is also a school that offers high training for anyone who wants to take up the job of ice cream maker.
Where: Via Porro Lambertenghi, 25 (Isola), Via Dogana, 1 (Duomo) and Via Giovanni Pacini, 17 (Città Studi).
Mancuso
For four generations, Mancuso ice creams have been telling a story that began in 1920 and still makes people rejoice. The ice cream is freshly whipped, healthy and genuine. In addition to ice cream, there are also cannoli with crispy wafers filled on sight, almond and pistachio pastries as soft and fragrant as freshly made. You can also find ice cream without added sugar or lactose-free. Salted pistachio or Sicilian cannoli are flavors to try!
Where: Via Plinio, 22, Via Paolo Sarpi, 6 and Via Gaetano de Castillia, 20.
Terra Gelato
Terra is the world of fresh artisanal ice cream made as tradition dictates but with a contemporary twist. Velvety and creamy, Terra Gelato’s ice cream is an explosion of joy for the palate! Unbelievable! You can find a little bit of everything from classic to gourmet flavors. Stop by.
Where: 38 Vitruvius Street.
Out of the box
Great place to taste irresistible creams, such as ricotta and fig or mascarpone and gianduia. Its peculiarity are some plant-based ice creams, that is, made without milk, also called raw ice cream: raw ice cream, both cream and fruit, is prepared without milk precisely, but only with the raw material, water, and natural sweetener, such as agave.
Where: Via Malpighi, 7.
CREMA Alta Gelateria
Crema has earned the Gambero Rosso’s 3 cones, the highest award in the world of Italian gelato. With over 50 flavors, or “styles” of ice cream as they like to call them, this gelateria offers an unparalleled tasting experience. Their attention to ingredient quality and customer needs is reflected in gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan options. Don’t miss the “Cream, Honey and Pine Nut” flavor, a nostalgic dip into flavors of the past, or the bold gorgonzola combination for more adventurous palates. The venue’s elegance and attention to detail, such as the artisanal waffles, round out a truly superior ice cream experience.
Where: Via Giovanni da Procida, 29, Piazza Napoli, 15 and Via Fiori Chiari, 16.
GnomoGelato
GnomoGelato, awarded 3 cones by Gambero Rosso for six consecutive years, is a beacon of innovation in the world of artisan gelato. Their dedication to quality is reflected in their meticulous selection of raw materials and attention to seasonality. In addition to timeless classics, GnomoGelato surprises with bold creations such as “Pink Grapefruit with Cucumber and Mint” or “Matcha Green Tea with Gentian Root.” Each month, you can taste new limited-edition flavors, such as “Whisky Barricato with Coffee Crispy Chocolate,” that demonstrate this gelateria’s ongoing quest for excellence and originality.
Where: Via Francesco Cherubini, 3
Cortinovis Sweets and Ice Cream
For more than 40 years, Cortinovis Dolci e Gelati has been carrying on the tradition of natural ice cream. Their approach is based on the use of simple but high-quality ingredients: fresh cream, eggs, seasonal fruits and cocoa mass. What sets Cortinovis apart is their attention to different dietary needs, with sugar-free and vegan lines of ice cream that do not sacrifice taste. Their single-servings are perfect for enjoying artisan-quality ice cream from the comfort of home. With an average of 40 percent fruit in their sorbets, Cortinovis offers an authentic and truly intense taste experience.
Where: Via Giovanni Cena, 21, Milan and Via Peter Ilic Tchaikovsky, 35, Cinisello Balsamo.
Gelateria Umberto 1934 Milan
Gelateria Umberto 1934 is a piece of Milanese ice cream history. Founded by Umberto, who learned the art of ice cream in Naples, this gelateria has kept the artisanal tradition alive for nearly a century. Their secret? The exclusive use of high-quality ingredients and fresh seasonal fruit. Each flavor is a celebration of nature: lemon is made with real lemons, cream with real cream. Their “3 Creme di Umberto 1934” – Crema di Umberto, Crema Caramellata and Crema Bianca – are a must for those who want to taste the essence of the Italian gelato tradition.
Where: Piazza Cinque Giornate, 4.